2020-12-23

Ethiopia

More than 100 killed in latest ethnic massacre in Ethiopia

The attack in Metekel zone of Benishangul-Gumuz region occurred a day after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the region and spoke about the need to end such massacres.

23/12/2020

Turkey

EU to spend hundreds of millions more on refugees in Turkey

The EU's programmes will be extended until early 2022 at a total cost of €485 million.

23/12/2020

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Stranded truck drivers scuffle with police at UK's Dover Port

Some drivers who were stranded in Dover protested by blocking vehicles from leaving the port.

23/12/2020

Germany

German club sells 72,000 tickets for game in empty stadium

German clubs have pioneered innovative fundraising ideas after the pandemic hurt teams' incomes.

23/12/2020

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Explosion at pharmaceutical factory in Taiwan kills one

A chemical leak was thought to be the reason the blaze kept burning despite firefighters best efforts.

23/12/2020

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast: Listen to every episode of Cry Like a Boy

The series looks at how these men are changing themselves, and their communities.

23/12/2020

Explore

How a clash of cultures transformed Tokyo's Harajuku district

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Explore Harajuku and the trendy Takeshita Street with its “Kawaii” fashion stores and, away from the hustle and bustle of shopping streets, discover the historic landmarks like the Meiji shrine and the peaceful Yoyogi park.

23/12/2020

Finland

Finland's bittersweet boost as UNESCO recognises its sauna culture

Campaigners are delighted UNESCO has added Finland's sauna culture to its cultural heritage list.

23/12/2020

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Fire engulfs controversial migrant camp near Bosnia-Croatia border

The Lipa camp has been widely criticised for its awful conditions.

23/12/2020

World News

What do we know about the COVID cases in Antarctica?

The 36 cases occurred on the Chilean General Bernardo O'Higgins Research base.

23/12/2020

World News

Brexit deal: UK announces 'Canada-style' arrangement with EU

The EU and UK have agreed on a post-Brexit deal just days before the end of the transition period.

23/12/2020

Travel News

Which countries have banned travel to and from the UK?

Here's a list of countries which have banned travel to and from the UK due to a new, more infectious variant of COVID-19.

23/12/2020

Partner content

Dubai trials shared mobility and greener transport solutions

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Dubai is growing as a metropolitan hub and the infrastructure and public transport network has had to expand. The future shared mobility is being trialled in the city, as well as green solutions for residents.

23/12/2020

United Kingdom

Several areas in England to be put under tighter virus restrictions

UK officials said they would tighten restrictions in several regions of England as a new variant of coronavirus was spreading quickly.

23/12/2020

Moldova

Moldova’s pro-Russian prime minister Ion Chicu resigns

Chicu's resignation comes a day before the country’s newly elected pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, is due to take office.

23/12/2020

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Huge fire breaks out at Lipa migrant camp in Bosnia

Around 1,200 people live in the Lipa camp, in Bihac.

23/12/2020

Travel News

This Scottish island celebrates Christmas 12 days late

Britain’s most remote inhabited island celebrates Christmas 12 days after the rest of the world because of its prevalent Norse and Roman-inspired traditions. JR Patterson walks us through the history which has shaped this tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean.

23/12/2020

United Kingdom

New COVID variant is likely already in most European countries: expert

The new coronavirus variant found in the United Kingdom is likely in "the great majority if not all of European countries", an expert has said.

23/12/2020

World News

Final goodbye: Recalling influential figures lost in 2020

From Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Sean Connery, Euronews recalls some influential figures lost in 2020 and the legacies they left behind.

23/12/2020

Europe News

How 2020 was the year European solidarity was tested

As the European Union's most testing of years draws to a close, Euronews breaks it down.

23/12/2020

Turkey

Turkish court convicts exiled journalist Can Dundar

The court in Istanbul found the journalist guilty of “obtaining secret documents for espionage” and “aiding a terrorist organisation,” on Wednesday.

23/12/2020

World News

2020: A year in pictures

A selection of the most outstanding photographs which marked 2020's biggest headlines, shown chronologically in the months they happened.

23/12/2020

World News

The films in 2020 that battled the pandemic

In this culture edition we take a look back at some of 2020's most remarkable films. Some went straight to Video on Demand, some got postponed and others lost to the pandemic.

23/12/2020

World News

A look back at COVID-19's impact on European film festivals

We take a look at the films fresh from 2020's various film festivals and how COVID-19 has impacted audiences and film professionals.

23/12/2020

World News

Tourism sector struggles to recover from a devastating year

This year the Covid 19 pandemic has turned the travel and tourism industry upside down. In the European Union, the sector makes up 10% of GDP and creates jobs for 26 million people.

23/12/2020

World News

Review of the Year: What challenges lie ahead in 2021?

Health crisis and natural disasters forced the world to live life differently in 2020. Euronews takes a brief look at what challenges and big events await for 2021.

23/12/2020

Azerbaijan

Review of the Year: Azerbaijan takes the upper hand in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armed conflict erupted in the Caucasus in September 2020. It would last 44 days, leave more than 5000 people dead and redefine the map of the Caucasus.

23/12/2020

World News

Review of the Year: winds of protest in the East

Belarus, Bulgaria and Russia have different histories and peoples but common denominators: a Soviet past, authorities that seem to see themselves as irreplaceable and populations revolting against the status quo.

23/12/2020

Turkey

Review of the Year: Turkey takes the path of assertive independence

Its candidacy for EU membership long-since rebuffed, Turkey appears more firmly set than ever on a path of assertive independence. Where it leads, will be a major issue in the year to come.

23/12/2020

USA

Trump threatens to reject massive COVID-19 relief package

Donald Trump threatened to reject a massive COVID-19 relief package, stating that there was not enough money for Americans in it.

23/12/2020